Niagara on the Lake Museum

10/14/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | 𝟭𝟱𝟳 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁, 𝗰. 𝟭𝟴𝟵𝟬.

This white brick home was rebuilt in 1817 after the burning of the Town during the War of 1812. Under the leadership of Agnes Rogers, the family operated the home as an inn known as the Niagara Coffee House for several years. Here you could find some of the best accommodations in town, as well as John Peter’s shaving and hairdressing business in the bar room.

Eventually, the inn was occupied by other proprietors and operated under the names The Duke of Richmond Coffee House, the Coffee House, and the Sign of the Golden Ball. By 1835, the Rogers family moved back into the home, and until recently, it has been owned by descendants of the Rogers-Blake-Harrison family. The three-storey brick building on the corner was a wholesale retail business run by members of the Rogers-Blake family starting in the 1830s. This was the largest building in town at the time and even had an elevator! Sadly, this building no longer stands at the corner of Gate street.

📷 NOTL Museum Collection and McHardy Real Estate Team

10/14/2026

🚪𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚-𝐨𝐧-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 | 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕

On Queen St, discover or re-discover the Niagara Court House, the Niagara Apothecary, and The Exchange Brewery . These are only a few of the 16 sites you can visit during Doors Open this Saturday.

For map and site hours 👉https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/pages/events/niagara-on-the-lake

𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑫𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏
Explore history, architecture, and culture with free entry to 16 sites across Niagara-on-the-Lake! On Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., discover the stories behind our living and built history, from art and architecture to churches, museums, breweries, and even lawn bowling greens. A day for families and curious minds alike.

Make a weekend of it! Visit the Doors Open Niagara Falls sites on Sunday, October 18

10/13/2026

🎉𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒌! 🎉

Rick Meloen has been chosen as this year’s Living Landmark by the Niagara Foundation.

A long-time volunteer and guide at the Museum, Rick has dedicated years to preserving and sharing Niagara-on-the-Lake’s rich heritage.

From his early involvement with the Friends of Fort George during the War of 1812 Bicentennial, to serving on the Town’s Bicentennial and Sesquicentennial committees, Rick’s contributions to this community have been remarkable. We are proud to see his dedication recognized by the Niagara Foundation.

🗞 The Lake Report

10/13/2026

𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆 🗓️

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

On October 13, 1812, American forces crossed the Niagara River from Lewiston, New York where they captured Queenston Heights.

Upon hearing the gunfire from Queenston, Maj. Gen. Issac Brock gathered his troops from Fort George and swiftly led them to the base of the escarpment to launch a counterattack. Brock, while leading his troops up the escarpment and into battle, was mortally wounded by musket fire.

However, the counterattack continued due to Britain's Indigenous allies, led by Chief Teyoninhokarawen (John Norton) and Chief Ahyonwaeghs (John Brant). The efforts of Indigenous warriors allowed British reinforcements, including the "Coloured Corps," a regiment composed of soldiers of African descent, to reach the top of the escarpment. Ultimately, the counterattack prevailed, and the American forces were forced to surrender, thus ending the Battle of Queenston Heights.

Be sure to see Brock’s hat on your next visit to the Museum!

10/10/2026

🚪𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚-𝐨𝐧-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 | 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕

Founded in 1877, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Lawn Bowling Club is one of the oldest in Canada. Before this club was built, they bowled on the grounds of the Queen’s Royal Hotel. Today, they are located at the adjacent community centre, where visitors can learn more by stopping by the Mori and Simpson rooms during Doors Open.

🕙 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To plan your visit 👉 https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/pages/events/niagara-on-the-lake

𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑫𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏
Explore history, architecture, and culture with free entry to 16 sites across Niagara-on-the-Lake! On Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., discover the stories behind our living and built history, from art and architecture to churches, museums, breweries, and even lawn bowling greens. A day for families and curious minds alike.

Make a weekend of it! Visit the Doors Open Niagara Falls sites on Sunday, October 18

10/10/2026

💛 We are so grateful to Foodland for their generous support of our Museum expansion!
Join the fun today from 11 AM to 1 PM for a BBQ in support of our Museum expansion, and stop by for the last Niagara Market of the season. 🍂

Our town has a rich history that deserves a home worthy of its stories, and we are building it together. Starting today through October 22nd, help make history when you donate in-store towards the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum expansion.

Be sure to join us Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a BBQ in support of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum expansion and join us for the last Niagara Market of the season!

It is sure to be an exciting day filled with fall fun 🍁

10/09/2026

🚪𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚-𝐨𝐧-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 | 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕

With 856 seats, the Shaw Festival Theatre is their largest venue. Come and explore this site and 16 more for free during Doors Open NOTL!

🕙 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Plan your visit 👉 https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/.../niagara-on-the-lake

𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑫𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏
Explore history, architecture, and culture with free entry to 16 sites across Niagara-on-the-Lake! On Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., discover the stories behind our living and built history, from art and architecture to churches, museums, breweries, and even lawn bowling greens. A day for families and curious minds alike.

Make a weekend of it! Visit the Doors Open Niagara Falls sites on Sunday, October 18

10/09/2026

🍂🩵As the crisp autumn air settles in and we reflect on a wonderful summer, we want to express a warm 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 to our incredible partners, sponsors, volunteers and auction donors for making this remarkable season of events and fundraisers possible.

Together, we raised over $140,000!

This supports the care of the Museum’s collection & buildings, our educational programming & exhibits, and our expansion project.

To learn more about the Museum and to support our work, become a member: https://www.notlmuseum.ca/members

10/08/2026

🚪𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚-𝐨𝐧-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 | 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕

Come and discover the Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery , a timeless Niagara destination for award-winning wines and world-class farm-to-table cuisine.

🕙 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Plan your visit 👉 https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/pages/events/niagara-on-the-lake

𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑫𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏
Explore history, architecture, and culture with free entry to 16 sites across Niagara-on-the-Lake! On Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., discover the stories behind our living and built history, from art and architecture to churches, museums, breweries, and even lawn bowling greens. A day for families and curious minds alike.

Make a weekend of it! Visit the Doors Open Niagara Falls sites on Sunday, October 18

10/08/2026

🛒🛍️𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

From October 8 to 22, ask your cashier to add $1, $2 or $5 to your bill at any of our three participating locations:

📍 Foodland NOTL
📍 Hendriks Your Independent Grocer Niagara-on-the-Lake
📍 Phil's Your Independent Grocer

Every dollar goes directly toward expanding our Museum and preserving our community's extraordinary history.

Together, we're building history and strengthening our community! 💛

To learn more about the expansion project 👉 https://www.notlmuseum.ca/expansion
To make a donation 👉https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/10517

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